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Athletics Program
Despite the fact that we have a small student body and two distinct sessions, BFA has fielded competitive teams in a variety of sports.
We compete in the A classification of the Georgia High School Association, playing primarily other small private schools in the Atlanta area.
We have offered basketball, golf, intramural soccer, tennis, cross-country, track and fieldand ultimate Disc.
2008-2009
Spring Athletic Schedules 2009
Running Program/Track and Field
The BFA Spring Running Program/Track and Field meets once a week
in March and April. 
Track and Field Meets: Atlanta Track Club All-Comers Track and Field meets are at Emory University’s Athletic Field. For more information see www.atlantatrackclub.org.
Students will need appropriate running shoes and appropriate, lightweight, running clothing. Track shoes are allowed by the ATC for meets, but not required.
Please contact Nisa Sommers at (404) 633-7404 or bfa@benfranklinacademy.org for more information.
Spring Golf
James Watson
BFA golf coach
The BFA Golf Team won 8th Overall Statewide in 2005 and were Region
Champs in 2005. The BFA Golf Team season culminates with the students
participating in the Region Tournament in April (TBA).
Fortnightly golf coaching will be offered starting January, Tuesday 16, from 4:00 – 5:15 PM at the "Grand Slam Golf Range," located on North Druid Hills Road (directions below).
All students are welcome to participate and no experience or equipment is required. However, please bring the following (if you have them): Golf clubs; Golf gloves; BFA golf team shirts; Golf shoes; and any other suitable golfing attire or equipment.
BFA will provide range balls and rental clubs are available from the range at no extra cost. Please bring money for refreshments or extra range balls as desired.
Students will need their own golf clubs, golf shoes, and appropriate, lightweight golf clothing.
Driving Directions
From I-285
- From I-285, take Exit 39B - Stone Mountain Fwy/Ga Hwy 89 westbound (you will be going inside the I-285 perimeter heading towards Decatur)
- Continue on Ga Hwy 78 for approximately 1 mile
- Bear RIGHT on to North Druid Hills Road
- Continue on North Druid Hills Road for approximately 1.5 miles
- Grand Slam Golf and Baseball will be on your RIGHT at 3352
North Druid Hills Road
From Interstate 85
- From I-85 take Exit 89 and turn EAST on North Druid Hills Road (from I-85 Southbound you will turn LEFT; from I-85 Northbound you will turn RIGHT)
- After 2 miles, you will go through the intersection with Clairmont Road
- About 1/2 mile past Clairmont, you will go through a traffic light at Spring Creek Road
- Grand Slam Golf and Baseball will be just after Spring Creek Road on the LEFT
NOTE: Traffic can move very fast on North Druid Hills Road so please be in the left lane as you go through the Spring Creek Road traffic light, turn on your left turn signal, and slow down early for your left turn into Grand Slam.
